Geometric Patterns of Arts & Crafts in Islamic Lands

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In 2013 The Prince's School of Traditional Arts published the book Arts and Crafts of the Islamic Lands. The first half of the book concentrates upon the philosophy and the drawing of geometric patterns. It particularly features the ground-breaking Islamic pattern analyses of Paul Marchant who along with Professor Keith Critchlow taught the geometry classes at the school for a quarter of a century.

Many of the pattern analyses in the book are condensed into single diagrams and so the object of this course is to present various of them as step-by-step processes. So if you enjoy drawing beautiful patterns and contemplating their spiritual resonance this is a practical study course that you will enjoy.

What should I bring?

All materials will be provided on this course.

You may find it useful to bring a notebook and take notes.

Who is this course for?

To participate in the course some previous experience of drawing geometry would be useful though not essential. Every pattern process will have its own handout that participants can take away for further study.

Do you offer concessions?

What if I need to cancel or change my booking?

The School reserves the right to discontinue or suspend a Course up to fourteen (14) calendar days before the advertised start date of the Course.

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Tutor biography

Tom Bree

Tom Bree is a geometer-artist, teacher and writer. He completed his M.A. at the School in 2003 and has since been researching and teaching in the area of geometry and symbolism. Tom has been teaching on the Open and M.A. programmes since 2008 and also organises his own geometry courses both in the UK and abroad. He is currently undertaking doctoral studies at the School in which he is analysing the underlying geometric design of Wells Cathedral in Somerset.